Cavendish Update 4/1/10 Calendar/Classifieds/Grant

This issue of the Cavendish Update is made possible by the Cavendish Historical Society www.cavendishhistoricalsocietynews.blogspot.com

The 4/1/10 Cavendish Update Contains:
1. April Cavendish Calendar
2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
3. Classifieds
4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production

1. April Cavendish Calendar
April 1 (Thursday): April Fool’s Day.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II-Jawa Jive Milkshakes, 4-4:30 pm Fletcher Library Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make these delicious frosty drinks from space debris! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

April 2 (Friday): Six Loose Ladies is sponsoring a Free Charity Knits Group on the first Friday of every month between 10:30 and 12:30 in Proctorsville. We are using donated yarn to complete simple projects from “A Charity Guide for Knitters” by Debbie Macomber. Patterns include projects for Mariner's Christmas at Sea (acrylic scarf & hat); Operation Helmet Liner (black & dark grey wool) and infant pullover.

April 4 (Sunday): Happy Easter

April 5 (Monday)-9 (Friday): The Cavendish Fletcher Community Library will be hosting the spring Scholastic Bookfair 9:00-6:00 on Monday, 9:00-6:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 9:00-6:00 on Friday. The public is welcome. The theme for the bookfair is “Bookfair Diner, All You Can Read”. There will be several themed contests with patrons having the opportunity to win prizes. There will also be an ice cream social from 2:45-4:30 outside the
library. Sundaes will be on sale for $1 each with proceeds to benefit the replacement of obsolete library computers. FMI: Kata at 226-7503.

April 6 (Tuesday): GMUHS Booster Club Meeting, 7 pm at GMUHS

April 6 (Tuesday)-May 11: Fletcher Library Ludlow, Story Hour, 11 am. Kids ages 5 and under are invited to join us for stories, play, crafts and more! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with questions.

April 7 (Wednesday): The Cavendish-William French Chapter of the DAR will meet at the Heritage Deli at noon (Route 103 Chester). The program will be Elaine Bowen-Summer Travels Roll Call-Favorite gardening tip.
• Gethsemane Free Adult Charity Crafts Workshop, Gethsemane Parish Hall on Depot Street in Proctorsville, 10-12. The goal is to share the fellowship and joy of making something to donate to people in need. Bring your ideas, patterns and projects to share. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available at no cost. FMI: 226-7967
• Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Cavendish Town Office.

April 8 (Thursday): GMUHS School Board Meeting, 5 pm at the School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373
• GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school

April 9 (Friday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school

April 10 (Saturday): GMUHS Drama Club’s Spring Musical “Anything Goes, 7 pm at the school

April 12 (Monday): Select Board Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Town Office. These meetings are televised on LPCTV. To check for airing times, or to watch the meetings on-line, go to www.lpctv.org.

April 13 (Tuesday): Cavendish Elementary School Board Meeting. FMI: 226-7758

April 14 (Wednesday): Gethsemane Free Adult Charity Crafts Workshop, Gethsemane Parish Hall on Depot Street in Proctorsville, 10-12. The goal is to share the fellowship and joy of making something to donate to people in need. Bring your ideas, patterns and projects to share. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available at no cost. FMI: 226-7967

April 15 (Thursday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Star Wars Cooking Club Episode II: Darth Double Dogs 4-4:30 PM at Fletcher Library. Kids ages 7 - 17 are invited to come and learn how to make and evil but tasty treat! Registration is required, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

April 16 (Friday): Early Release for Cavendish Elementary School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.

April 17 (Saturday)- April 18 (Sunday): New York actor and musician Jamie Ward will work with participants in his “Fun With Shakespeare” workshop that will culminate with a performance. An afternoon workshop will take place on Saturday April 17, followed by a second afternoon workshop on Sunday April 18, then a potluck before the evening performance for the public. There will be space for up to twenty participants and the workshop is free to all through generous funding from the Cavendish Community Fund and the Cavendish Theater Group. The two workshops and final performance will take place in the Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Proctorsville.

April 18 (Sunday): Fun With Shakespeare Performance, see above

April 19 (Monday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School

April 20 (Tuesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School

April 21 (Wednesday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Gethsemane Free Adult Charity Crafts Workshop, Gethsemane Parish Hall on Depot Street in Proctorsville, 10-12. The goal is to share the fellowship and joy of making something to donate to people in need. Bring your ideas, patterns and projects to share. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available at no cost. FMI: 226-7967

April 22 (Thursday): Earth Day-40th Anniversary
• Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

April 23 (Friday): Spring Break CTES and GMUHS No School

April 26 (Monday): Green Mountain Parents Meeting. FMI: www.greenmountainparents.blogspot.com, or contact Geralyn Donohue at geralyn@vermontel.net or 875-1126 or call Jill McNally at 875-3967.

April 27 (Tuesday): Downloadable Audio books Training. 1-2:30 pm Did you know Fletcher Memorial Library has over 3,000 free downloadable audio books for you to use? It's true! This informal training session will show you the basics of how to use our 2 programs to bring these titles into your home or onto your portable device! Registration is encouraged, call Megan @ 228-3517 to sign up today!

April 28 (Wednesday): Gethsemane Free Adult Charity Crafts Workshop, Gethsemane Parish Hall on Depot Street in Proctorsville, 10-12. The goal is to share the fellowship and joy of making something to donate to people in need. Bring your ideas, patterns and projects to share. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available at no cost. FMI: 226-7967

April 29 (Thursday): Star Wars Cooking Club Episode IV-Clone Wars Popcorn Party, 3-4:30 pm at the Fletcher Library in Ludlow. Kids ages 7 - 17 who participated in any of the cooking sessions are invited to a popcorn party where we'll watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars together from 3pm until 4:30! Call Megan @ 228-3517 with any questions!
• Sit & Knit" at the Six Loose Ladies yarn shop, Pollard Building, Proctorsville Green, 2:00 -9:00 PM. Open to knitters, spinners, crocheters, hookers. Free. FMI: 226-7373

2. Cavendish Organizations Web Directory
If you would like your community organization included on this list, please e-mail the URL to margoc@tds.net

Many area businesses have websites. For an updated list, download it from the Cavendish Historical Society website www.cavendishhistory.org

• Bullet Proof Whitney’s Friends
• Cavendish Baptist Church
• Cavendish Community and Conservation Association
• Cavendish Historical Society
• Cavendish Historical Society Blog
• Cavendish Library
• Cavendish Library Blog
• Cavendish Snow Fleas
• Cavendish Transfer Station
• Cavendish Town Elementary School
• CTES Farm to School Program
• Cavendish Update
• Fiber Arts in Vermont
• Green Mountain Union High School
• Okemo Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Proctorsville Fire Dept

3. Classifieds
Free refrigerator, couch and a futon. Call Vicki 226-7747

4. Cavendish Receives Energy Efficiency Grant
Cavendish was one of the towns that received an Energy Efficiency Grant. The $50,000 will be used in creating a more energy efficient town office building and town garage. The press release from the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund reads as follows:

The Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund Board announced today that the Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) will award $5.8 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the state.

“The Clean Energy Development Fund is pleased to provide $5.8 million for 147 grants to schools, towns, and cities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state.” said CEDF Board co-chair Sam Swanson. These grants allocate funds received by Vermont under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program and State Energy Program (SEP) from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). “We are excited to put these funds to work helping to stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce energy costs in Vermont communities,” said Mr. Swanson.

The CEDF was created under Act 74 established by the Legislature in 2005 to increase the development of renewable energy and combined heat and power technologies. In 2009, Vermont received $31.5 million from the US Department of Energy under ARRA for the EECBG and SEP. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in the U.S. Department of Energy was created by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as part of the 2007 energy bill.

“We are fortunate in this economic climate to be able to support such a large number of school and municipal energy projects across the state,” said Robert Dostis, co-chair of the CEDF Board. “These projects will lead to energy and cost savings for these communities for many years to come.” Over 100 towns and schools received support for energy efficiency measures such as insulating their buildings and upgrading to more efficient lighting. Renewable technology awards included installation of wood pellet fired boilers in East Montpelier and Fayston, and a geothermal system at the Sutton School. In addition, four towns received support to develop financial incentive programs for energy efficiency.

The awards were made public at a press conference held on Monday, March 29th, 2010 at South Burlington High School. Speaking at the event were US Senator Bernie Sanders, Governor James Douglas, Speaker of the Vermont House ShapSmith, South Burlington School District Superintendent John Everitt and Sutton School Principal Roberta Stradling.

The CEDF received 323 pre-proposals in December 2009 requesting over $13 million in funding. From this set, 162 applicants were invited to submit comprehensive proposals to support their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Applicants submitted proposals for projects in the following categories: Energy Efficiency Retrofits, Financial Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency, Implementation of Transportation Projects, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Traffic Signals and Street Lighting.

5. Actors Needed for Cavendish Production
The Cavendish Community Theater is sponsoring a "Playing with Shakespeare" program on April 17th and 18th. This program, directed by actor/musician Jamie Ward, involves two fun-filled afternoon workshops of theater games and experimenting with the language of Shakespeare's time. We recently had a few people that had to back out due to other commitments and we are looking for some men and boys (over 10) to fill in the slots. The workshops will be on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 with a performance on Sunday at 7PM. There is no memorization required and you can do a few lines or as many as you like. If you are interested please call Sandra Russo at 226-7398 or sandra.russo@yahoo.com.